Scientist, Bioanalytical
Merck · South San Francisco (grand Ave), CA
ResearchFull-time$89k–$140kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck seeks a bioanalytical scientist to support drug discovery in the DMPK group at its South San Francisco research facility. The role involves designing and executing in vitro studies to characterize drug candidates across multiple modalities, with emphasis on biologics and conjugates.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience or Master's in analytical science, biology, biochemistry, or related field
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays
- Demonstrated experience in biologics bioanalytical work such as ligand binding assays or FACS
- Proficiency with data analysis software including Graphpad and Excel
- Experience in drug discovery or research environment preferred
- Knowledge of protein characterization using biochemical or biophysical techniques preferred
What you'll be doing
- Plan and conduct in vitro and ex vivo studies to characterize DMPK properties of novel compounds
- Interpret experimental data and present results to support team decision-making
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary scientific teams on drug candidate evaluation
- Contribute to scientific initiatives advancing ADME and discovery bioanalytical understanding
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